Mortgage lending

No one may take any of the following actions based on race, color,
national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap, marital status
age, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a
disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or sexual
orientation/gender identity:

Refuse to make a mortgage loan

Refuse to provide information regarding loans

Impose different terms or conditions on a loan, such as different interest rates, points or fees

Discriminate in appraising property

Refuse to purchase a loan

Refuse to negotiate for housing

Make housing unavailable

Deny a dwelling

Set different terms, conditions or privileges for the sale of a dwelling

Provide different housing services or facilities

Falsely deny that housing is available for inspection or sale

Persuade owners to sell (blockbusting)

Deny access to, or membership in, a facility or service (such as a multiple listing service) related to the sale of housing

Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap. This prohibition against
discriminatory advertising applies to single-family and owneroccupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act. For more information, view the
real estate advertising guidance (PDF) provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Have you experienced fair housing discrimination? Click here to
learn how to file a complaint.